6:30 LRN Newscast

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges stemming from a fight that took place in a Las Vegas hotel in 2022. As part of the plea deal, Kamara must perform community service and pay over $100,000 to the victim, Darnell Greene, for medical bills. Host of the Locked-On Saints Podcast Ross Jackson says Kamara avoids jail time…
Cut 10 (10) “…Alvin Kamara.”
Now we wait to see if the NFL will suspend Kamara for multiple games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

The latest nationwide survey of small businesses finds optimism is up slightly, but inflation and labor quality remain big concerns. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says it’s good to see small business optimism improving and hopefully that will result in strong second half of 2023…
cut 15 (13) “…the end of the year”

The lone declared candidate for Insurance Commissioner is about to start his campaign media blitz….
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

North Louisiana is under a flash flood watch effect until one o clock this afternoon as periods of heavy rainfall will occur, possibly producing three to five inches of rain.